Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Bang Bang Salmon, a delightful dish that brings together tender salmon fillets and a creamy, spicy sauce. Ready in just 25 minutes, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or when entertaining guests. With its unique blend of sweet chili sauce and sriracha, each bite offers an explosion of taste that will leave everyone asking for more. Serve it over rice, in tacos, or alongside a fresh salad for a complete meal that looks as good as it tastes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp sweet chili sauce
- 1 tbsp sriracha (adjust to taste)
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup (optional, for sweetness)
- 1 tsp rice vinegar or lime juice
- Chopped green onions (for garnish)
- Sesame seeds (for garnish)
- Fresh lime wedges (for garnish)
Instructions
- Pat salmon fillets dry and season with a mixture of olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Heat a non-stick skillet on medium-high heat and cook the seasoned fillets skin-side down for about 4-5 minutes until crispy. Flip gently and cook another 4-5 minutes until done.
- While the salmon is cooking, mix mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey/maple syrup (if using), and rice vinegar/lime juice in a bowl until smooth.
- Serve the salmon drizzled with Bang Bang sauce and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (170g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg